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Oakland

Maryland · 1,808 residents (2025 est.) · 2.712 sq mi
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Oakland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,289. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,400. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,254
+17%since 2000
from 1,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
831 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+18%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,808 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oakland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,289
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,728 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,775
+118%since 2000
from $16,872 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+4%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing14.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
52.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+40%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,883)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,149)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(43)
Asian1%(23)
Other1.4%(32)
Diversity Score11.3%(254)
Diversity Score
11
+120%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakland, Maryland?

Oakland, Maryland has about 2,254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakland, Maryland?

The typical household in Oakland, Maryland earns about $53,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakland, Maryland expensive?

In Oakland, Maryland, the median home is worth about $244,400, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Oakland, Maryland?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oakland, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakland, Maryland?

About 17.5% of people in Oakland, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakland, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakland, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 513 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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